Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $46.2 million (54.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $78.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46.2M | 54.3K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 47.9K t |
| 2022 | $61.8M | 55.6K t |
| 2021 | $78.3M | 92.5K t |
| 2020 | $41.8M | 75.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 33.3K t |
| 2018 | $37.2M | 49.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 34.7K t |
Where Israel imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
Most of the value came from Hong Kong (43%), United Arab Emirates (28%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+882% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $19.7M | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.9M | 28% |
| China | $6.9M | 15% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Hungary | $220K | 0.5% |
| Croatia | $218K | 0.5% |
| United States | $185K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $159K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $84K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Israel hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Israel?
Israel imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $46.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Israel?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (28%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $46.2 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2021 at $78.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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